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2018-12-04

Anna Loria & Megan Asbeck

Brockport Shines in SUNY Student Opinion Survey

Results show that students highly rank several aspects of the College’s student life
environment, athletics, and various support services.

Every three years, a random sampling of State University of New York (SUNY) students
share their impressions, levels of satisfaction, and perceptions of academic and social
life at their respective colleges in the SUNY Student Opinion Survey (SOS). The College
at Brockport uses SOS feedback to address areas for improvement and highlight areas
of success.

The College ranked No. 1 in eight categories among the 12 SUNY university colleges and
No. 1 in three categories among all 27 SUNY four-year institutions. Here’s what rose
to the top:

Brockport’s 2018 SUNY Student Opinion Survey No. 1 Rankings

Intercollegiate athletic programs

No. 1 among all 27 four-year SUNY institutions

Each year, nearly 650 student-athletes compete on Brockport’s 23 NCAA Division III
athletic teams. Golden Eagles who don the Green and Gold jersey not only excel on
the field, but also in the classroom and the community.

Student union

No. 1 among all 27 four-year SUNY institutions

The hub of campus community life, the Seymour College Union provides resources for
student organizations, offers dining and shopping options, and hosts a variety of
campus programs. “The U” is the base for Brockport Student Government, which ranked
No. 5 out of 27 in the SOS.

Guest speakers outside of class

No. 1 among all 27 four-year SUNY institutions

The renowned Writers Forum (Department of English), Distinguished Speaker Series (American
Democracy Project), and Dean’s Lecture Series (School of Business and Management)
are among the College’s several guest speaker series.

Health and wellness programs

No. 1 among the 12 SUNY university colleges and No. 3 among the 27 four-year SUNY
institutions

The Office of Campus Recreation operates the Special Events Recreation Center — home
of a 10,000-square-foot fitness center — in which it offers personal training, club
and intramural sports, and weekly group exercise classes. The Hazen Center for Integrated
Care promotes a different kind of health and wellness, encompassing the Student Health
Center, Counseling Center, and Prevention and Outreach Services.

Other Notable Rankings

Academic services

No. 2 out of 12 Availability of internships, co-ops, and practicums (No. 7 out of 27) Availability of online courses (No. 8 out of 27)

No. 3 out of 12 College tutoring services (No. 8 out of 27)

College services

No. 3 out of 12College dining services (No. 4 out of 27) Course registration process (No. 10 out of 27) College bookstore services (No. 8 out of 27) Help in finding jobs during college (No. 10 out of 27)

Facilities and grounds

Health and wellness

No. 2 out of 12 Educational programs regarding alcohol and substance abuse (No. 6 out of 27) Your sense of personal safety/security on this campus (No. 8 out of 27) Student health services (No. 3 out of 27) Personal counseling services (No. 7 out of 27)

Student life

No. 2 out of 12 Recreation and intramural programs (No. 3 out of 27) Opportunities for community service (No. 5 out of 27) Residence hall services/programs (No. 6 out of 27) Religious/spiritual activities and programs (No. 3 out of 27) Services to support transfer students (No. 3 out of 27)

No. 3 out of 12 College social activities (No. 4 out of 27) Opportunities for leadership development (No. 3 out of 27) Student government (No. 5 out of 27) Services to support off-campus/commuter students (No. 9 out of 27)